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More Than I Imagined

Seniors reflect on their time at Augustana

Every spring faculty are asked to nominate a senior who has taken advantage of the opportunities Augustana offers in academics, research, study away, athletics, the arts and more.

The seniors answer a series of questions to describe their transformative Augustana experience and show what can happen in four years.

Simply choose the grad year and area of study you're interested in to read their reflections!

Tabitha Hoey
More Than I Imagined Tabitha Hoey
“I am so thankful for everything that Augie has given me.”
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Madison Hoffeditz
More Than I Imagined Madison Hoffeditz
“Dr. Corts has pushed me to tackle coursework (statistics) that I never thought I could do and mentored me through the research process for three years.”
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Olivia Hogenkamp
More Than I Imagined Olivia Hogenkamp
“After visiting, I understood what people meant when they say you know when you find the right fit.”
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Megan Hoppe
More Than I Imagined Megan Hoppe
“If I had to do it again, I would choose Augustana a thousand times over.”
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Katherine Iverson
More Than I Imagined Katherine Iverson
“I knew I would love this school and the opportunities it had to offer.”
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Haleigh Jacocks
More Than I Imagined Haleigh Jacocks
“I am confident now in who I am, what I can do, and what I can be.”
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TaJania Jenkins
More Than I Imagined TaJania Jenkins
“Being at Augustana helped me gain great leadership qualities and communication skills.”
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Victoria Jenkins
More Than I Imagined Victoria Jenkins
“I did not expect to connect and develop bonds with so many of my professors and mentors.”
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Carstyn Joiner
More Than I Imagined Carstyn Joiner
“My peak experience was my internship at Loyola University Chicago, to work in a cell and molecular physiology lab.”
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Alli Kestler
More Than I Imagined Alli Kestler
“I'm also grateful for my professors for not stopping me from doing three Senior Inquiry projects at once. You're all wonderfully interesting and kind people.”
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Isabella
More Than I Imagined Isabella Koutsopanagos
“I chose Augustana because it allowed me to have one-on-one time with my teachers.”
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Joseph Kreis
More Than I Imagined Joseph (Joey) Kreis
“The organization of coursework within the psychology and neuroscience department felt like stepping stones guiding me toward a career in research.”
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Genesis Li
More Than I Imagined Genesis Yinuo Li
“I am forever grateful for the network of mentors that I have here.”
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Rachael Lockmiller
More Than I Imagined Rachael Lockmiller
“I am so grateful for the extra mile the education department always goes to help their students.”
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Megan Lundblad
More Than I Imagined Megan Lundblad
“I will be forever grateful to Augustana for providing me with countless opportunities.”
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Morgan Lynch
More Than I Imagined Morgan Lynch
“I am very thankful for Dr. Kosnick, for their fun and engaging classes, assisting me with getting internships, and helping me realize studying abroad in Pau, France, was possible.”
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Jordan MacNeil
More Than I Imagined Jordan MacNeil
“Beyond the beautiful campus, I saw Augie as an opportunity for me to try everything.”
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Kalli Majewski
More Than I Imagined Kalli Majewski
“I am astonished by the person I have become and the amazing people I have in my life.”
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Jessica Manly
More Than I Imagined Jessica Manly
“Augustana taught me to take advantage of new possibilities and make the most of them.”
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Morgan McGann
More Than I Imagined Morgan McGann
“Augustana has helped me realize what I want to do is completely possible.”
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Luke McMillan
More Than I Imagined Luke McMillan
“Dr. Farmer, my amazing major advisor, helped me realize my true potential as an educator and a musician.”
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Justin Murphy
More Than I Imagined Justin Murphy
“I cannot emphasize enough how supportive, encouraging and helpful my professors and coaches have been to me the past four years.”
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Alison Ng
More Than I Imagined Alison Ng
“My whole Augustana experience has been more than I imagined.”
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Jessica Nguyen
More Than I Imagined Jessica Nguyen
“I feel like my whole time at Augie was a peak experience.”
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